| From the Reporter |
| The Big Picture |
| The Otay Water District’s board of directors has pushed the boundaries of a legal loophole allowing its members to meet in secret and escape public scrutiny. |
| What’s Allowed |
| Public agencies can form temporary committees to address specific tasks in specific timeframes. They don’t face the same disclosure requirements as more common standing committees. |
| What’s Different at Otay |
| Two of its recent temporary committees weren’t very temporary. One existed from 2007 to 2010. Another has addressed numerous topics. Exactly what remains a secret because the district redacted its agendas. |